Head and Neck Cystic Lesions: A Cytology Review of Common and Uncommon Entities

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Abstract of Review

Received: February 11, 2022
Accepted: May 05, 2022
Published online: June 17, 2022

Number of Print Pages: 12
Number of Figures: 3
Number of Tables: 4

ISSN: 0001-5547 (Print)
eISSN: 1938-2650 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ACY

Abstract

Background: Cystic lesions of the head and neck are a diagnostic challenge since they are seen in the clinical presentation of a wide variety of conditions. Herein, common and uncommon entities that present as cystic lesions in the head and neck are reviewed. Summary: In this study, peer-reviewed articles were selected using the database PubMed, Google, Google Scholar, and Scopus. Emphasis was placed on peer-reviewed articles that discuss the cytomorphology and differential diagnosis of entities that present as cystic lesions of the head and neck. In the anterior neck, both benign and malignant neoplasms can present, including papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC), thyroid adenomatoid nodule, parathyroid cysts, and thyroglossal cysts. In the lateral neck, branchial cleft cyst, PTC, ectopic thyroid cyst, and squamous cell carcinomas (human papilloma virus and non- human papilloma virus-related) are common. Age over 40 years raises the possibility of malignancy. In the deep neck, mostly benign cystic entities occur such as a pleomorphic adenoma, paraganglioma, schwannoma, branchial cyst, epidermal inclusion cyst, and lymphoepithelial cyst. Lesions with squamous cell features can pose diagnostic dilemmas. Conclusion: Cytologic examination of head and neck cysts can provide valuable information regarding the nature of the cystic lesions. Information about anatomic site and clinical history can assist with the differential diagnoses. Ancillary studies can improve the diagnosis in some cases. Each case should be evaluated very carefully since there are a wide variety of congenital conditions, infectious/inflammatory conditions, benign neoplasms, and primary and secondary malignancies presenting as a cystic mass in the head and neck.

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First-Page Preview

Abstract of Review

Received: February 11, 2022
Accepted: May 05, 2022
Published online: June 17, 2022

Number of Print Pages: 12
Number of Figures: 3
Number of Tables: 4

ISSN: 0001-5547 (Print)
eISSN: 1938-2650 (Online)

For additional information: https://www.karger.com/ACY

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